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| HAF 340 ''Fox'' squadron - Block 52+ By nightMon, 15 Dec 2008 17:11:33 -0800 by mpampis210isbackhttp://www.aviationl ive.org Online Aviation Pics,Videos and Forum?? ????? ????? ??? ??? ??????? ?? ????? ??? ?????Song : Tiesto - He is a pirate 115 Combat Wing The 115 Combat Wing is located on the Northwest part of the island of Crete, in the middle of the Akrotiri peninsula, which forms with its south coast the big natural harbour of Souda.340 Squadronvinozito macedonia filipov gruevski voskopoulos aegean lerinThe 340 Sqn is an independent operational unit which consists of two combat flights with F-16 Blk 52+ aircrtaft. It comes under the 115 Combat Wing both organizationally and operationally and it is based in Souda airport.On April 18th 1953, the 340 Sqn was formed at 112CW airport, with F-84G aircraft. In September, the squadron moved to 111CW at Volos, where the existing aircraft were replaced by the F-84Fs.On February 4 1960, the 340 FB Sqn successfully in two large scale exercises. In May the REGEX 1 exercise and in September the FLASH BACK exercise. Next year, on March 14 1961, the Squadron took part successfully in the two-day REGEX-61 exercise.From July 9th 1962, till July 14th, a six F-84F aircraft flight of 340 FB Sqn with 7 pilots and 11 technicians moved at BALIKESIR, Turkey, during a flight exchange between Greece, Italy and Turkey. On July 24 a 4 F-84F aircraft flight of 340 FB Sqn accomplished a navigation training flight and landed in RIMINI Italy. In the same year, the Squadron was successfully evaluated by SIXATAF with exceptional performance.In July 1964, after a HAFGS mandate, the 340 FB Sqn was renamed to 338 FB Sqn and the 335 Strike Sqn, which was moved during June to 115CW from 114CW, to 340 Strike Squadron.In 1965, the 340 Strike Sqn, was successfully evaluated by the 28th Hellenic Tactical Air Force (28 HTAF), and classified as class A, achieving exceptional performance in LARS firing and high standards of knowledge in technical issues.In October 1966, the 340Sqn changes its role to Fighter Bomber Sqn with 115 CW as permanent base.In 1967, the Squadron was successfully evaluated by NATO and was classified as class A.In March 1970, a 340 Sqn aircraft Flight moved for 3 days to the GIOIA DEL COLLE airport in Italy, in the frame of SOUTHERN FLAG exercises. In the same year, in August, 4 Squadrons F-84F aircraft moved to GHEDI airport in Italy for training flights.In 1974, the 340 Sqn entered its inventory the F-84F aircraft from 338 and 339 FB Sqn, which were developed in short time. The Squadrons aircraft at the time came up to 75.In August 1975 the reception of 340 Squadrons new type aircraft started, the A/TA-7H Corsair II, which were light bomber aircraft. The Squadrons old type aircraft F-84F, the personnel and the means were delivered to 345 FB Sqn.From June 29th 1979 to July 6th, a A-7H Flight of the 340 Sqn moved to HAHN airport, West Germany, during a NATO Flight Exchange.From June 7 to 14 1983, four (4) Squadron aircraft visited the 13th Gruppo Brindisi in Italy.In February 1987 a pair of aircraft from the 340 Sqn moved to GRAZZANIZE airport in Italy, during a squadron crew exchange. In April, two squadrons aircraft also moved to GRAZZANIZE airport, Italy.In 1990 the Squadron achieved a zero accident rate, and was awarded with the flight safety prize.In late July 1992, half of the A/TA-7H aircraft from the 347 FB Sqn of 110CW were added to 340 Squadrons inventory.On May 3rd 1995, 1 TA-7H and 3 A-7H of 340Sqn redeployed to Majorca to participate in the DESTINED GLORY 95 exercise.On October 4 1997, the Squadron participated in the DYNAMIC MIX NATO exercise with great success.On January 30 2001, the operation of 340 Sqn was suspended. The 340 Sqn aircraft and part of the personnel were incorporated under the 345 Bomber Sqn.On March 3rd 2003, the 340 Fighter Bomber Squadron was reformed with F-16 Block 52+ aircraft at the 115 CW, from where it operates till today.Throughout its history, the 340Sqn has won many commendations and has been awarded with many prizes both among the Hellenic Fighter Squadrons and among the NATO allied member countries.The emblem of the 340 Fighter Bomber Squadron is the fox, and as a callsign the word FOX is used since 1960. The Hellenic Air Force is the first Air Force in the world to operate this advanced F-16 type. This aircraft is the improved version of the BLOCK 50 with advanced electronics and upgraded engine. The Hellenic Air Force's BLOCK 52+ belong to 337, 340 and 343 Squadrons with call signs "Ghost", "Fox" and "Star" respectively. 337 SQ is based in Larissa Air Force Base (110 Combat Wing) and the other two in Souda Crew: 1 (C model), 2 (D model)Engine: 1 Pratt & Whitney F100-PW 229, 29,100 lbs thrustWing Span: 9.45 mLength: 14.52 mMaximum Speed: 2,173 km/hService Ceiling: 15,240m or 49,000 ftThe Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole jet fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics Related: haf hellenic air force usaf iaf f-16 block 52 advanced night vision gogles nvg viper amraam tuaf dalasi dogfight mirage 2000 f-1 phantom greece greek armed army turkish thk cockpit crete girit turk haca kuvvetleri cft red flag conformed fuel tanks | |
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| Hellenic Air ForceFri, 26 Sep 2008 05:05:00 -0700 by mpampis210isbackhttp://www.aviationl ive.org Online Aviation Pics,Videos and ForumSong name : Dont ask i dont know itHellenic Air Force Overview Mid 90'sToday, modern fighters Mirage 2000 and F-16 constitute the HAF spear head. All other legendary assets continue to offer their services.At the dawn of the 21st century modernization efforts are still made intensively. The Phantom upgrade project is in the pipeline. Recently, it has been decided to proceed to the acquisition of long and short range air defense missile systems, namely Patriot and Crotale, which will contribute to the national air space to the maximum level possible.The new Raytheon T-6A Texan II training aircraft will change, radically, the nature of the initial and basic training the pilots, effectively preparing them for the fourth generation fighters.Decisions are waited soon on the acquisition of new multi role fighters, including the most recent technological innovations, of an early warning air-borne system as well as of a new transport aircraft.All the aforementioned render the Hellenic Air Force a reliable deterring power, absolutely modern and capable of meeting the challenges of the new century.The Hellenic Air Force with its 24-hour readiness and the Greek aviators with their high morale constitute today the impervious shield of our skies and protect the national air space The reception of the third generation aircraft was a turning point for Hellenic Air Force.In April 1988 the Mirage 2000 EG/BG landed on the 114 CW and equipped the 331 and, one year later, the 332 Squadron of All Weather.In January 1989, the F-16C/D Block 30 arrived in Nea Agchialos and were interposed in the 330 and 346 Squadron of the 111CW.On March 29, 1991 the RF-84F have been recalled after 34 years and 7 months of operational activities. In November 1992 more RF-4E were delivered and were disposed in the 348 Squadron on Tactical Reconnaissance.In 1997 the reception of third generation aircraft was continued. On July, 27 the first four F-16 Block 50 landed on the 111CW. The new aircraft, equipped with the advanced technology system of infrared navigation and night sighting of restricted height (LANTIRN) and missiles AMRAAM and HARM, were interposed in the recomposition Squadrons of all weather 341 and 347.In April 1974 the first second-generation F-4Es landed at 117 CW. Three Squadrons, Nos 339,338 and 337 were formed with Phantom IIs.In July 1974, No 354 Noratlas Squadron wrote a brilliant page of Hellenic aviation history with the air transportation operation of Greek rangers from Crete to Cyprus. In spite of the ageing aircraft and the adverse flying conditions, 12 of the 15 aircraft which participated in the mission «NIKI», landed on the airport of Nicosia. The shooting down of a Noratlas cost the life of a crew of four and 12 parachutists.1975 was a turning point for the modernisation of the HAF. In the summer of 1975 the first all weather bombing A-7 Corsairs equipped Nos 340, 345 and 347 Squadron of 115 CW.On August 4, 1975 the first two Mirage F-1 CGs landed at 114 CW. Equipped with modern weapon and air navigational systems the F-1s were delivered initially in No 342 and two years later in No 334 Squadrons. In September the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft were disposed to No 356, radically changing the philosophy of tactical transportation.In December the hydroplane fire extinguishers Canadair CL-125s were received by No 355, which , since then, invaluably contribute to firefighting all over Greece.In 1976 the Tactical Weapons School was established in 117 CW. As a centre of Air Tactics, since 1983, it tests new weapon systems and tactics, contributing the greatest increace of Air Force's combat ability.In 1979 HAF added in its fleet the first RF-4E which have been allocated to No 348 Squadron Related: haf greece hellas greek army nave air force hellenic a-7 corsair ii f-4 a7 f4-e rf-4e phantom t-37 tweety bird c-130 canadair cl-415 cl-215 hercules f-16 fighting falcon iaf tuaf turkey usaf pzl grumman block 30 40 52 mirage f-1 f-5 freedom fighter 2000 2000-5 mk2 it dalasi | |
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